500 kwacha 2006 — Zambia ( Pick: 39 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 kwacha issued in Zambia in 2006. It is cataloged under Pick number 39. The note features a multicolor design printed on polymer. The front side depicts a fish eagle and a baobab tree, while the back showcases an elephant head, workers picking cotton, and the Chainbreaker.
Signed by Caleb Fundanga, this banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by De La Rue. The specific amount produced is not available.
Zambia transitioned to using polymer notes in 1994, which enhanced the durability and security of its currency.
Signed by Caleb Fundanga, this banknote measures 140 x 70 mm and was printed by De La Rue. The specific amount produced is not available.
Zambia transitioned to using polymer notes in 1994, which enhanced the durability and security of its currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Caleb Fundanga
- Date of issue
- 2006
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Polymer
- Colour
- Multicolor
- Dimensions
- 140 x 70 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 39
About this banknote
The Bank of Zambia issued the 500 kwacha banknote in 2006 as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the nation's currency. This series introduced polymer banknotes to enhance durability and security. The note bears the signature of Caleb Fundanga, who served as Governor of the Bank of Zambia from 2002 to 2011.
The front of the banknote features an African fish eagle on the right and a baobab tree at the center. The reverse side displays an elephant's head on the left, workers picking cotton in the center, and the Freedom Statue, also known as the "Chainbreaker," on the right. Printed by De La Rue, the note measures 140 x 70 mm and includes a watermark of a fish eagle's head for added security.
